Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frontier Village Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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306 NW State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Mark III Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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MORT II

2022 NW Hickory LnAnkeny, IA 50023
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Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Frontier Village, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Frontier Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frontier Village area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ankeny Park Apartments priced from $699. Trailside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Frontier Village apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$699
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$795
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,050
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$1,095
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1,397
1520 NW Irvinedale Dr2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,475
Trestle Corner TownhomesTCT 2 Bed Non-Deck End2BR,2BA$1,650
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - End Non-Patio2BR,2BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frontier Village, IA

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frontier Village area is the $1.42 price per square foot Capewood Model at Redwood Ankeny in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Frontier Village apartment is the Three Bedroom B Model at Prairie Lakes starting at $1,397 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frontier Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AnkenyCapewood2BR,2BA$1.42
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1.05
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - End Non-Patio2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Trestle Corner TownhomesTCT 2 Bed Deck Interior2BR,2.5BA$1.47
1520 NW Irvinedale Dr2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.28
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Pine MeadowsB1 Partial Renovation2BR,1BA$1.34
Trailside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
218 NW College Ave, Unit #1218 NW College Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frontier Village Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment is $699 at Ankeny Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Frontier Village is starting from $875 at Applewood Properties.

What is the most affordable Frontier Village Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Frontier Village Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prairie Lakes and starts from $1,397.

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